Between 1934 and 1945, the company established by Eric Kirkham Cole
in Southend produced a series of 5 now famous radio sets, designed by
architect Wells Coates.

This was the fourth - the AD75. Introduced after the outbreak of
war, its reduced size was in line with the need to preserve materials
for the war effort. At 7 guineas it was also much cheaper, (around £320
today based on RPI). This example in brown bakelite is in excellent
and untouched original condition.

While vintage valve radios often do work, they are potentially
dangerous. They can be refurbished for use, but this is a specialist
area and beyond our capabilities. We therefore sell them as rare and
valuable collectables.